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September 6th, 2010

Holiday photograph 1

Every year I am in the habit of sharing a couple of holiday photographs for the general interest of readers. This year we had the good fortune to go to Ireland, so here are some of my favourite pictures, complete with historical notes.

old head of kinsale golf course

The golf course at the Old Head of Kinsale
Notes: There has been been a golf course here since the late eighth century. The gatehouse was built in the mid tenth century to guard against Viking invaders who used to sneak on to the course late at night for a quick 18 holes. The fortifications were finally breached by the Spanish Armada in 1588, who were fed up at having to pay 250 Euros for a round.

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  1. Ed says:

    Great photo – I also loved your cartoon in the Church Times this week about where the keys are stored in churches! As the lead character in Life of Brian says, “In the last days, there will be a great confusion as to where things really are…”

    September 6th, 2010 at 9:42 am
  2. Dave says:

    Thanks Ed. Had some fun putting that one together, although I had a bit of help making sure it all linked up.

    September 6th, 2010 at 11:27 am
  3. Maddy says:

    Holidays – just what the doctor ordered.

    September 6th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
  4. Judith says:

    If you believe that, you’ll believe anything!! Used to live near there. :-)

    September 6th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
  5. andrew says:

    Here’s some pics I took near the castle and bay of Kinsale a while back
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/68166184@N00/2569451655/in/set-72157604422050648/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/68166184@N00/2569444855/in/set-72157604422050648/

    September 6th, 2010 at 8:43 pm
  6. canalways says:

    The first Ryder Cup to be hosted on Irish soil was held there in 1687 as well – not many people realise that.

    September 8th, 2010 at 1:56 am
  7. chris clark says:

    It looks as though some wayward drives have taken a significant toll on that building…was that you?

    September 8th, 2010 at 12:17 pm